Although we are a few months away, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and it will be here before you know it! As my mind turns a mile a minute about what Frills can do to bring ovarian cancer to the forefront and promote awareness, I was thinking that there are many organizations and products available that allow folks to 'give back' or educate others without actually having to do a whole lot.
For example, there is a great little website/organization called Teal Toes. In order to raise awareness and get/keep people talking everyone paints their toenails teal in the name of ovarian cancer. My girlfriends and I have signed on to document our travels this year with our 'teal toes.' It's a great excuse to get a pedicure!!
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| teal toes @ Cape Lookout!! |
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three generations of teal toes @ Atlantic Beach, NC!
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There are also a lot of new campaigns, celebrities and businesses that have begun to realize the importance of raising awareness. Electrolux and Kelly Ripa have teamed up for Kelly Confidential. A campaign to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund whose mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. Electrolux has committed to donate $750,000 to this worthy cause! Through a variety of 'virtual' interactions, participants can help promote the cause and register to win Electrolux appliances. Thanks Kelly and Electrolux! (P.S. if anyone is working on an early Christmas list a teal washer and dryer combo would be an awesome addition to any one's laundry room!!)
In addition, there is apparel, walks, runs, marathons, dinners, teas, luncheons, jewelry, etc. that everyone can participate in, purchase and/or marvel at. Just please GET INVOLVED!
'Keep your face toward the light and the darkness will never be able to close in on you.' ~ author unknown
